Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek - 28 Days

Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek is one of the longest remote mountain routes of Nepal and also an off the beaten trekking located at the Eastern corner of Nepal at the border of Nepal – India. Mt. Kanchenjunga is a third highest mountain of the world rises at 8586 meters above from sea level. The Tibetan word Kanchenjunga means “Five treasures of snow” is worshiped as a holy mountain where those five treasures are; Gold, Silver, Precious Stones, Grain and Holy Scriptures. Those all treasures are identified by different snow-capped peaks around in Kanchenjunga Mountains range. Entire Kanchenjunga trek can be segmented by Kanchenjunga South Trek & Kanchenjunga North Trek. Thus our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek combines both of them; Kanchenjunga South Base Camp and Kanchenjunga North Base Camp to provide you an unforgettable adventure experience.

A professionally organized Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek with Junket Nepal embarks after a day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. Leaving Kathmandu, we will take a scenic flight to Biratnagar and drive to Taplejung – the exact trek starting point. At the beginning days, we will follow the scenic and easy trails, exploring several charming cultural villages, forests of Rhododendron, Oak, Pine, Chestnut, lush terraces and gradual close up panorama of mountains. The trek is also an opportunity to experience several indigenous castes peoples (Kirat, Sherpa, Bhoties) with their own traditional lifestyle and Tibetan Buddhism with unique cultural tradition. As we gradually gain the altitudes, we will get high chances to explore the mountains over from Kanchenjunga North Base Camp, South Base Camp and many other scenic viewpoints.

The highest point of the entire trek is Pangpema at 5388 meters from Sea level offers tantalizing views of entire Kanchenjunga mountain massif. After accomplishing the entire Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, our return journey gradually descend to Taplejung then drive to Biratnagar and fly back to Kathmandu.

Junket Nepal also offers the best trekking in Nepal for adventurous lovers with tailor-made itinerary at budget price.

Trip Facts

Trip CodeJNKCT 22

Duration28 Days

GradeModerate to Strenuous

DestinationNepal

Min Pax02

Meals: BB plan in Kathmandu, All meals during the Trek

Transportation: Private vehicle/ Local Bus

Accommodation: Three Star or Similar Hotel in Kathmanu with BB plan, Guest House during the Trek

Usefull Info

Trekking preparation and Physical Condition:

Physical Fitness is an important part to have trekking adventure in Nepalese Himalayas. To be fully prepared to gain lifetime experience of walking in the mountains, explore Himalayan vista with combined cultural experience can accomplished by exploit inspired adventure seekers who can walk 4 to 6 hours ascends and descends per day. We generally prefer short and easy trek for first time trekkers and moderate to adventurous trekking for experienced trekkers as per preferences.

Preparation for trekking has not any hard and fast rules and regulations. We recommend all trekkers to maintain their physical fitness level a couple of months before the trek. The fitness activities might be jugging, walk through steps (Uphill and Downhill), join a fitness club etc. while achieving the adventure experience of trekking, physical fitness as well as mental fitness plays vital role, every trekkers should also have to be mentally prepared.

Accommodation and Meals during the Trek:
Almost popular trekking regions in Nepal are filled with sophisticated tea house lodges which offer standard room accommodation and hygienic foods. Every trekker can choose varieties of foods; Nepali, Continental, Indian etc from the menu. Apart from the popular trekking routes where the tea houses are not available, we will provide camping accommodation and prepare meals by our team members. In cities, you can choose any (non star to 5 star categorized) hotel to stay before/after begin the trip as per your budget and requirement.

Grades of Trekking:
A Himalayan country Nepal amazingly presents several world’s high mountains including world’s top Mt. Everest, other mountains above 8000m from sea level and several snow-capped peaks. Grades of trekking determines as per altitude level, duration of the trek, level of difficulties, wilderness in trails and many more factors. Basically we classify the grades as; Easy, Moderate, Strenuous & Adventurous. Easy trekking is suitable for beginners, and gradually all grades trails offers unique taste of adventure for all adventure seeking trekkers.

High Altitude Sickness:
High altitude Sickness is totally unusual and unexpected sickness which means effect of high altitudes while in a trekking. It attracts more if we ascend so quickly in the mountains. As we know that prevention is better than cure, we don’t have to gain altitudes too quickly, acclimatize with altitude by slow and steady walk with numbers of reserve days would be a good idea.

In case of such sickness while you are in mountain with our team, every trekker needs to follow the instructions provided by your guide, guides from Junket Nepal (P) Ltd always are well aware about such sickness and basic treatment procedure. Immediately descend from the altitude is one of the major treatment of high altitude sickness. Drink a lot of water, take some garlic soup, you may also take Diamox 250mg and other modes of cure. If the situation would be out of control situation with serious sickness, we will arrange immediate emergency evacuation by horse or helicopter depending upon the situation.

Best Season for Trekking:

Generally 2 seasons in an annual year are considered as a peak season of trekking and mountaineering in Nepal which are autumn – September, October & November and spring – March, April & May. During the season view of mountain will be clear. Some adventure seekers who want to walk not facing other large groups, peaceful environments can also choose December – February. June-August months are monsoon season which ruins long trekking trips but one can choose short hiking trips.

Types of Trekking:

Types of trekking can be categorized in 2 different parts;

I) Tea house trekking; Available in several popular trekking regions of Nepal. This type or trek generally operated by using tea house lodges for meals and accommodations during the entire trekking. Tea house lodges are not well sophisticated as hotels and resorts in cities but they provide simply the best services and facilities.

II) Camping Trekking; Required to set up tented camps for the less beaten trekking regions where those tea house lodges are not available. During the camping trek, our crew team will carry all camping equipment’s, meals and essentials.

Trekking Permits:
Trekking permits are essential before entering into every trekking trails. Your trip detail should have to be registered. Types of trekking permits are as follows:

I) TIMS (Trekkers Information Manual System): It is required for your safety provided by an umbrella organization of trekking agencies - Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN). It helps to keep record of every trekkers in mountains and control illegal trekking operators by keeping your details (Name, Nationality, Date of Birth and Passport Number)

II) National Park/Conservation Area Permits: Every trekking trail are joined with at least one national park or conservation area project where we have to issue permit and have to pay certain royalty for Conservation area project. For example; Annapurna Conservation Area Project required for Annapurna region trekking, Sanagmatha National Park permit required for Everest region trekking etc.

III) Special Permits: It is compulsory for restricted area’s trekking in Nepal. Nepal government has listed some important trekking trails in their restricted area lists such as Upper Mustang, Upper Dolpo, Lower Dolpo, Manaslu Circuit, Makalu Circuit etc. such permits are need to be issued from department of immigration of Nepal. This permit’s royalty rates are generally higher than national park/conservation area fees and TIMS differ from season of trek and its duration. Please contact us for full extent of information about royalty lists for special permits.

Trekking Safety and Security:

Safety and security is one of the major factors while in Nepalese mountains for trekking adventure where we might face unusual sickness, problems, injury and so on. First of all be sure you have chosen best company for your trekking holiday that’s why you will get experienced and knowledgeable trekking staffs. Guidelines from trekking leader plays vital role to be safe from such unusual problems. We generally provide experienced guides who are well trained having high level of knowledge about altitude sickness and other possible problems as well as basic treatment procedure to be safe from the problems.

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Trip Note

Our itinerary can be changed accordingly to your interest, duration and preference. If you want to do extra activities such as Mountain Flight, Jungle Safari, Sight Seeing, All Nepal Tours, Hotel Booking, Flight Ticket, Tourist Bus Ticket, Vehicle on Hire, Peak Climbing, Rafting, Paragliding. We are ready to serve you. We are always happy to follow your suggestion accordingly.